Pages other community old time hockey videos bob probert vs tie domi. Portrait of a hockey legend, a collection of interviews of hockey figures about their memories of playing against probert. Probert was left bloodied on the ice of the first period as the red wings and rangers played to a 55 tie feb. Bob probert and bryan marchment throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time.
Documenting his notorious career with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks, bob probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the nhl. Tie domi on his new book, fighting, and what matters in life. Tie domi, the balmy albanian with the charles manson prison haircut, against bob mitchum probert. My life on the edge, the film uses bob proberts words to. Nov 10, 2015 the only fights tie domi discussed in detail were his epic tilts with windsors bob probert, the reigning nhl heavyweight champ, and joe kocur, proberts bruise brother. Top 15 most vicious nhl fights of all time thesportster. One of proberts memorable confrontations was also the genesis of domis nowinfamous belt gesture, where he gestured to the madison square garden crowd as if he had a championship title belt around his waist, with domi remarking in to reporters, hes been heavyweight champ for a long time. Shift work shows tie domi as he isa devoted father and friend. A careerspanning series of battles with tie domi of the new york rangers, winnipeg jets and toronto maple leafs. Over his sixteenyear nhl career, he played for the new york rangers, the winnipeg jets, and the toronto maple leafs, where he was and still is a beloved fan favourite. Those are some of the most amazing fights that hockey players have ever been involved in and bob is the common denominator of all of them. Shift work is an autobiographical look at the life of tahir tie domi and his work on and off. My life on the edge hardcover a riveting book about the greatest enforcer in the history of the nhl. Tie tells about his personal and professional life, from being a young boy to the present.
News late bob probert s life of booze, drugs, women and hockey revealed in memoir. Proof that bob probert was nhl heavyweight fight champ. Robert alan probert was a canadian professional ice hockey forward. Bob probert, dani probert, joe kocur, tie domi, don cherry, jeremy roenick, chris chelios, stu grimson, sheldon kennedy, troy crowder, steve yzerman, tony twist, petr klima directed by. With 333 career nhl fights, domi has the most fights in nhl history. Nov 06, 2015 for the launch of his new book, shift work, tie domi, sat down with us for a noholds barred interview to discuss his life in the game, being a toronto maple leaf, the niedermayer hit and his. Tahir tie domi born november 1, 1969 is a canadian retired professional ice hockey player. I really enjoyed reading this book because it showed how hard the path to the nhl is. This book doesnt give a linear narrative story, but is simply a series of interview questions with different players who fought bob probert during their nhl careers. Domi devoted a chapter in the book to probert, describing the circumstances of their memorable fights and eventual friendship. One of many fights between two of the games greatest enforcers. If there is one group of players who have incredible with school back in, i decided to hit the books again.
Probert is the subject of scoop malinowskis 2019 book, facing bob probert. The sudden and untimely passing of his long time friend is a loss for not only for family, friends. Bob probert s greatest hits ten of the legendary enforcers bouts vs. Seems like tie thinks he can never be beat or ever lost a fight in his life. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. I enjoyed reading about bob probert and his struggles and obstacles in life that he had to overcome. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Probert played for the national hockey leagues detroit red wings.
He has more penalty minutes than any other player in the history of the maple leafs see maple leafs records and third overall in penalty minutes in nhl history. Tie domi was in his second nhl season when he fought probert for. My life on the edge by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day, starts out. Tie domis memoir details bloody story of the battle of. A careerspanning series of fights with longtime enforcer stu grimson. Tie domi is one of the most loyal friends that you could ever ask to be a part of your life. Detroit sports sports teams blackhawks hockey chicago blackhawks bob probert hockey highlights hockey boards wayne gretzky tough as nails.
Still, a clear win for the champ, who keeps his belt. Bob probert vs stu grimson round1 red wings vs blackhawks. Nov 10, 2016 posted on july 6, 2010 by tie domi in the news, tie domi s official blog tie is deeply saddened by the loss of bob probert. Bob probert and tie domi throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Tie domi moves from penalty box to arena suite, watching his. Posted on july 6, 2010 by tie domi in the news, tie domi s official blog. In their first headtohead fight, tie domi of the new york rangers and bob probert of the detroit red wings went toetotoe in what looked to be a pretty even fight, though probert did get his eye cut open. Tie domi was in his second nhl season when he fought probert for the first time. Jul 06, 2010 bob probert passed yesterday at a young age of 45.
Tie domi 28 fights with detroit red wings forward bob probert 24 less. Embed from getty images following the fight, domi was seen skating around and signaling that he. This made the book a boring read at times cause he is very full of himself. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Tough guy is based on the book days reallife mother kirstie mclellan day wrote with the late probert. Toronto one way or another, the late bob probert figured his four children were going to come across the.
Ryan reeves fights adam lowry after high hit on alex tuch. Bob probert story is great documentary about one of the toughest hockey players of alltime. Tie domi and bob probert eye other up before dropping gloves. Probert got his second wind at the end of the fight and started giving it to domi then the linesmen jumped in. Probert ranks fifth on the nhls alltime list for most career penalty minutes behind tiger williams 3,966, dale hunter 3,565, tie domi 3,515 and marty mcsorley 3,381, though he played in. Both players received five minute penalties for fighting. Bob probert talking about his experiences as a enforcer duration. Eventually as both guys are tiring, probert lands another right and pushes domi to the ice in the process i disagree with the call of this being a tko win for probert. Dec 16, 1992 all those punches to the head from bob probert might not be the only downside for tie domi, who sought and got a fight with the detroit forward two weeks ago when domi s rangers played probert s. Late bob proberts life of booze, drugs, women and hockey. The genre of this book was an autobiography because bob probert wrote it himself. The two met way back in 198990, when probert stood unchallenged as the leagues best fighter. Fighting in the nhl isnt what it used to be, but bob probert was a legendary warrior, who actually possessed good hockey skills. Oct 01, 2011 documenting his notorious career with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks, bob probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the nhl.
According to proberts book, his first fight was against vancouvers craig. Apr 26, 2007 bob probert vs tie domi from the red wings at rangers game on dec 2, 1992. With chris chelios, don cherry, troy crowder, tie domi. By the time it was over, domi was declaring himself the nhls new heavyweight champion as he skated to the penalty box while probert was left bloodied. Without tie at my side, i couldnt have accomplished what i did in toronto. Domi on leafs, enforcers and his bff lemieux sportsnet. A careerspanning series of battles with tie domi of the new york rangers. Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and mail. Domi challenged probert at the end of probert s shift when probert was tired. Randall proberts most popular book is a wardens worry. Bob probert passed yesterday at a young age of 45 tie domi.
Known for his role as a grinder, he played for the toronto maple leafs, new york rangers and winnipeg jets over a sixteenyear nhl career. Domi went down, probert got cut by a piece of equipment flailing about from domi s left hand. Bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was awinger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawksbetween 1985 and 2002. Oct 14, 2007 bob probert reclaims the belt from tie domi r.
Steve yzerman mocks tie domi after he gets pummeled by bob. Tie domi 1221992 both these scrappers make their second appearance on this list and for good reason. An intimate portrait of legendary nhl tough guy bob probert told through exclusive interviews with his family, friends, teammates and rivals, featuring game footage, news. For the launch of his new book, shift work, tie domi, sat down with us for a noholds barred interview to discuss his life in the game, being a toronto maple leaf. Those are some of the most amazing fights that hockey players have ever been involved in and bob is the. The only fights tie domi discussed in detail were his epic tilts with windsors bob probert, the reigning nhl heavyweight champ, and joe kocur, proberts bruise brother. Randall probert has 32 books on goodreads with 78 ratings. Bob probert nails garth butcher red wings vs blues. Books by randall probert author of trial at norway dam. Really good documentary about a tough guy who couldnt get out of his own way. Malinowski has also produced books about facing federer, nadal, mcenroe, sampras, marat safin, serena williams, steffi graf and lleyton hewitt. Portrait of a hockey legend facing the greats book 5.
Tie is a loyal friend who is one of a kind on and off the ice. Shift work is an autobiographical look at the life of tahir tie domi and his work on and off the ice in the nhl. Domi and probert face questioning the new york times. Chicago blackhawks bob probert 24 and boston bruins andrei nazarov 62 of russia, mix it up along the boards during a first period fight sunday, oct. Probie was also a fine all around player who could make a play in the best hockey league in the world. Bob probert and darren langdon throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Both were career fighters who cast fear in the hearts of teams across the league each time they stepped onto the ice. A fierce competitor that never backed down from a fight, he is now the subject of a new documentary chronicling his career both on and off the ice, entitled tough guy. During a notorious career with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks, bob probert racked up points, penalty minutes and bar bills, establishing.
I really got to know tie when i coached his son, max, who played with my son eric. Dec 06, 2018 of all the hockey books coauthored by his mother mclellan day has also cowritten books with theo fleury, ron maclean, curtis joseph and wayne gretzky the probert memoir was the one that. Iconic toughguy momentsthe battles between tie domi and bob probert pictured above, scott stevens openice hit on eric lindros in the 2000 eastern conference final and bob. Don cherrys grapevine show with guest bob probert 1993 duration. Bob probert books list of books by author bob probert. A loving husband to dani and father offour children, probert died suddenly on july 5, 2010, while withhis family on his boat near windsor. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows. Kris draper hit on tie domi wingsleafs scrum 22703 duration.
By the time it was over, domi was declaring himself the nhls new heavyweight champion as he skated to the penalty box. In a notorious career with the detroit red wings and chicago blackhawks, bob probert racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the nhl. Bob probert and craig coxe throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Most people see tie as the best protector of the stars he played with. Bob probert film mix of exred wings toughness, tenderness, troubles.
Calgary filmmaker geordie day looks at the hard life of nhl. Now a consultant, domi is also active in many charitable. The only fights tie domi discussed in detail were his epic tilts with windsors bob probert, the reigning nhl heavyweight champ, and joe. One of the greatest fights of all time, and yes, its a draw. Hockey fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the national hockey league, its teams, or nhlpa. Oct 22, 2010 chicago blackhawks bob probert 24 and boston bruins andrei nazarov 62 of russia, mix it up along the boards during a first period fight sunday, oct.
Chris tamer pittsburgh penguins knocks down bob probert chicago blackhawks nhl hockey fight oct 12, 1995. The author will be meeting fans and signing books at kanata costco monday at 5 p. Fight totals are fighting majors only, so two players who have fought each other may not have identical numbers if one player received a fighting major, and the other did not. Most fans will remember bob probert as one of the most feared hockey players to ever play in the nhl. Robert alan probert june 5, 1965 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey. News late bob proberts life of booze, drugs, women and hockey revealed in memoir. Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary nhl tough guy bob probert. For the launch of his new book, shift work, tie domi, sat down with us for a. Aug 09, 2017 bob probert vs tie domi round 2 sioyvenheaven1.
Domi, in his first nhl game as a maple leaf, dropped the gloves with red wings joey kocur and kevin mcclelland. The film features bob probert, dani probert, joe kocur, tie domi, don cherry, jeremy roenick, chris chelios, stu grimson, sheldon kennedy, troy crowder, steve yzerman, tony twist, ptr klima, and marty mcsorely. Some of those good times came when bob probert dropped the gloves against tie domi. Bob probert and kevin mcclelland throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Bob probert, joe kocur, don cherry and tie domi directed by. Heres the best white heavyweight card to hit gotham since tunneydempsey. Tie domi talks about his new book and fighting in hockey. Sep 28, 2006 a must have classic for any hockey fight fan. Tie domi was among a group of maple leafs who, more than the rest of the blue team, made losing the battle of ontario every spring in the first decade of this century a very bitter pill to swallow indeed. As we all sit and wonder when we will have sports back in our lives, all we can do is remember the good times. All those punches to the head from bob probert might not be the only downside for tie domi, who sought and got a fight with the detroit forward two weeks ago when domi s rangers played probert.
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